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Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Cardivas 6.25 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), moderate to severe heart failure, and angina (heart-related chest pain). Besides this, it also reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults. It contains Carvedilol, which acts by relaxing blood vessels and lowering the raised blood pressure. It makes the heart beat with less force and reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart problems. In some cases, you may experience diarrhoea, headache, weight gain, slow heartbeat, dry eyes, tiredness, dizziness, or low blood pressure. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

CARVEDILOL-6.25MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Cardivas 6.25 Tablet

Cardivas 6.25 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), moderate to severe heart failure, and angina (heart-related chest pain). Besides this, Cardivas 6.25 Tablet also reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults. High blood pressure is a condition in which the force of blood against the artery walls is very high. It will be an addition to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly and damage the heart, brain, and kidneys' blood vessels, resulting in heart failure, stroke, or kidney failure.

Cardivas 6.25 Tablet contains Carvedilol, which acts by relaxing blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances like epinephrine or adrenaline. Thus, it lowers the raised blood pressure and keeps the heartbeat slowly and with less force, reducing the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or other heart problems.

Take Cardivas 6.25 Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience diarrhoea, headache, weight gain, slow heartbeat, dry eyes, tiredness, dizziness, or low blood pressure. Most of these side effects of Cardivas 6.25 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Cardivas 6.25 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Cardivas 6.25 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Cardivas 6.25 Tablet . If you are about to undergo any surgery, you must inform your doctor that you are taking Cardivas 6.25 Tablet . Avoid taking Cardivas 6.25 Tablet if you have bronchitis, asthma, emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), severe liver disease, heart block, slow heart rate, or sick sinus syndrome (abnormal heart rhythms caused by malfunction of the heart’s natural pacemaker). If you have diabetes, coronary artery disease, fluid retention, thyroid disorder, angina (chest pain), kidney disease, slow heartbeats, Raynaud’s syndrome (a circulatory problem), or pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal glands), inform your doctor before taking Cardivas 6.25 Tablet .

Uses of Cardivas 6.25 Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain), Myocardial infarction (heart failure).

Directions for Use

Take Cardivas 6.25 Tablet with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water daily at the same time for effective results. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Cardivas 6.25 Tablet contains Carvedilol in the controlled release form, which plays a vital role in relaxing blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. Thereby lowers the blood pressure and reduces the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack or other heart problems.

How Cardivas 6.25 Tablet Works

Cardivas 6.25 Tablet contains Carvedilol, which acts by relaxing blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances like epinephrine or adrenaline. Thus, it lowers the raised blood pressure and keeps the heartbeat slowly and with less force, reducing the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or other heart problems.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Cardivas 6.25 Tablet
  • Chest pain may last for a while and needs immediate medical attention as it is a significant health issue to be attended to.
  • Take rest and refrain from doing physical activity for a while, and restart after a few days.
  • Try applying an ice pack to the strained area for at least 20 minutes thrice a day. Ice pack thus helps reduce inflammation.
  • Sit upright and maintain proper posture if there is persistent chest pain. • Use extra pillows to elevate your position and prop your chest up while sleeping.
Managing Low Blood Pressure Triggered by Medication: Expert Advice:
  • If you experience low blood pressure symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting while taking medication, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Make lifestyle modifications and adjust your medication regimen under medical guidance to manage low blood pressure.
  • As your doctor advises, regularly check your blood pressure at home. Record your readings to detect any changes and share them with your doctor.
  • Fluid intake plays a vital role in managing blood pressure by maintaining blood volume, regulating blood pressure, and supporting blood vessel function. Drinking enough fluids helps prevent dehydration, maintain electrolyte balance, and regulate fluid balance.
  • Take regular breaks to sit or lie down if you need to stand for long periods.
  • When lying down, elevate your head with extra pillows to help improve blood flow.
  • Avoid heavy exercise or strenuous activities that can worsen low blood pressure.
  • Wear compression socks as your doctor advises to enhance blood flow, reduce oedema, and control blood pressure.
  • If symptoms persist or worsen, or if you have concerns about your condition, seek medical attention for personalized guidance and care.
  • Heart failure needs immediate medical attention. To manage this effect, the doctor's instructions must be followed strictly.
  • Take care of change in your weight as there can be sudden changes.
  • Rest and refrain from physical activity, and restart after a few days.
  • Reduce your salt intake and control your diet with the help of a dietician.
  • Track your symptoms and keep your follow-up appointments to manage severe side effects.
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Upper respiratory tract infection:
  • Inform your doctor about the symptoms you're experiencing due to medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan, which could include changing your medication, adding new medications, or offering advice on managing your symptoms.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids to help loosen and clear mucus from your nose, throat, and airways.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your symptoms don't subside or worsen, consult your doctor for further guidance.
  • Eat fiber-rich foods, fruits, and vegetables.
  • Monitor calorie intake and limit external food sources.
  • Weigh yourself weekly to track progress.
  • Enjoy balanced meals and indulge in treats moderately.
  • Prioritize sleep, exercise, and stress-reducing techniques.
  • Eat more plant based foods like vegetables, fruits and whole grains.
  • Reduce intake of foods containing high fat such as dairy, oil and red meat.
  • Exercise for at least 30 minutes 5 days a week.
  • Aim for weight loss and maintain healthy weight.
  • Quit smoking.
  • Control blood sugar and blood pressure.
  • Exercising regularly helps lower the risk of heart problems.
  • Maintain a healthy diet, including vegetables and fruits.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and smoking.

What if I have taken an overdose of Cardivas 6.25 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Cardivas 6.25 Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, weakness, dizziness, bluish-coloured fingernails, seizures (fits) and fainting. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Cardivas 6.25 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Cardivas 6.25 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Cardivas 6.25 Tablet . If you are about to undergo any surgery, you are advised to inform your doctor that you are taking Cardivas 6.25 Tablet . Avoid taking Cardivas 6.25 Tablet if you have bronchitis, asthma, emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), severe liver disease, heart block, slow heart rate, or sick sinus syndrome (abnormal heart rhythms caused by malfunction of the heart’s natural pacemaker). If you have diabetes, coronary artery disease, fluid retention, thyroid disorder, angina (chest pain), kidney disease, slow heartbeats, Raynaud’s syndrome (a circulatory problem), or pheochromocytoma (tumor in the adrenal glands), inform your doctor before taking Cardivas 6.25 Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CarvedilolThioridazine
Critical
CarvedilolInsulin aspart
Severe

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CarvedilolThioridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Cardivas 6.25 Tablet:
Coadministration of thioridazine with Cardivas 6.25 Tablet can increase the risk of low blood pressure especially when standing up.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Thioridazine with Cardivas 6.25 Tablet is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience any excessive sweating, palpitations, chest discomfort, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
CarvedilolInsulin aspart
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cardivas 6.25 Tablet:
Taking Insulin aspart with Cardivas 6.25 Tablet may increase the therapeutic efficacy of Cardivas 6.25 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between insulin aspart and Cardivas 6.25 Tablet but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience any unusual symptoms like shaking, palpitations, rapid heartbeat. Do not stop any medications without consulting a doctor.
CarvedilolMethyldopa
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cardivas 6.25 Tablet:
Coadministration of Methyldopa and Cardivas 6.25 Tablet can reduce the effects of Methyldopa.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Methyldopa and Cardivas 6.25 Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you notice any dizziness, headache, or palpitations, consult your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CarvedilolIndacaterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cardivas 6.25 Tablet:
Taking Cardivas 6.25 Tablet and Indacaterol may reduce the treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Indacaterol and Cardivas 6.25 Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CarvedilolMorphine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cardivas 6.25 Tablet:
Taking Morphine with Cardivas 6.25 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Morphine and Cardivas 6.25 Tablet together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you notice any shortness of breath, dizziness, or weakness, consult a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
CarvedilolClozapine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cardivas 6.25 Tablet:
Coadministration of Cardivas 6.25 Tablet and Clozapine can increase the risk of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Clozapine with Cardivas 6.25 Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor if you experience any excessive sweating, palpitations, chest discomfort, or dizziness. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
CarvedilolCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cardivas 6.25 Tablet:
Taking Cardivas 6.25 Tablet and Ceritinib can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ceritinib with Cardivas 6.25 Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor if you experience dizziness, shortness of breath, palpitations, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
CarvedilolAtenolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cardivas 6.25 Tablet:
Taking atenolol and Cardivas 6.25 Tablet may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Atenolol and Cardivas 6.25 Tablet can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any shortness of breath, palpitations, or chest discomfort, contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop taking any medication without checking with a doctor.
CarvedilolFormoterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cardivas 6.25 Tablet:
Using Formoterol and Cardivas 6.25 Tablet together may reduce the effects of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Formoterol and Cardivas 6.25 Tablet, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CarvedilolClonidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cardivas 6.25 Tablet:
Co-administration of Clonidine and Cardivas 6.25 Tablet can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythms or low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clonidine and Cardivas 6.25 Tablet, you can take these medicines if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience palpitations, chest discomfort, dizziness, or shortness of breath, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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CARVEDILOL-6.25MGVitamin B complex foods, Vitamin B12 rich foods
Moderate

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CARVEDILOL-6.25MGVitamin B complex foods, Vitamin B12 rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Avocado, Beetroot, Cereals, Cheese, Chicken, Black Beans, Eggs, Clams, Chickpea, Whole Grains, Shellfish, Spinach, Salmon, Red Meat, Oysters, Potatoes, Kidney Beans, Mackerel, Milk, Kale, Tuna, Yogurt, Liver, Low-Fat Milk, Trout, Fortified Breakfast Cereal, Fish, Beef

How to manage the interaction:
The effects of Cardivas 6.25 Tablet may be reduced if taken along with multivitamins and minerals. Give Cardivas 6.25 Tablet and multivitamins and minerals at least two hours gap in between doses to avoid interaction. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a low salt diet and minimize eating processed foods as they contain more sodium. Try to replace salt with spices or herbs to add flavor to the food.

  • Do regular exercise such as cycling, walking, jogging, dancing, or swimming for a minimum of 30 minutes per day.

  • Chronic stress may also cause high blood pressure. Therefore, avoid stress by changing your expectations, the way you react in certain situations, and do activities that you enjoy by making time for yourself.

  • Maintain a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products.

  • Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid-containing foods in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil which may help in lowering high blood pressure.

  • Quit smoking and avoid the consumption of alcohol.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Cardivas 6.25 Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure and cause adverse effects such as dizziness, fainting, light-headedness or headache.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Cardivas 6.25 Tablet is a Category C pregnancy drug and is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Cardivas 6.25 Tablet is excreted in human milk. Therefore, avoid breastfeeding while taking Cardivas 6.25 Tablet as it may cause adverse effects in the baby.

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Driving

Caution

Cardivas 6.25 Tablet may cause dizziness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel dizzy or tired after taking Cardivas 6.25 Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Take Cardivas 6.25 Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Cardivas 6.25 Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Unsafe

Cardivas 6.25 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness are not established.

FAQs

Cardivas 6.25 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), moderate to severe heart failure, and angina (heart-related chest pain). Besides this, it also reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults.

Cardivas 6.25 Tablet contains Carvedilol that works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. This lowers the blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack or other heart problems in the future.

You are recommended to avoid sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium-rich foods with Cardivas 6.25 Tablet as they may reduce the effect of Cardivas 6.25 Tablet . Also, avoid intake of grapefruit juice with Cardivas 6.25 Tablet as it may increase the levels of Cardivas 6.25 Tablet in blood and cause adverse effects.

Cardivas 6.25 Tablet may cause dry eyes in some patients. It is not necessary for everyone taking Cardivas 6.25 Tablet to experience this side effect. Therefore, inform your doctor if you wear contact lenses before taking Cardivas 6.25 Tablet .

You are not recommended to take more than the prescribed dose of Cardivas 6.25 Tablet as it may cause Cardivas 6.25 Tablet overdose resulting in symptoms such as dizziness, fits, fainting, weakness, bluish-coloured fingernails, uneven heartbeats and shortness of breath. However, if you experience any of these symptoms while taking Cardivas 6.25 Tablet , please consult a doctor immediately.

You are not recommended to take Cardivas 6.25 Tablet with amlodipine as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the risk of low blood pressure and low heart rate resulting in symptoms such as light-headedness, dizziness, changes in heartbeat or pulse, fainting or headache. However, if you experience any of these symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately. If you are supposed to use these medicines together, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted to use safely.

No, do not stop using Cardivas 6.25 Tablet without consulting your doctor even if you find symptomatic relief as discontinuing suddenly may cause chest pain or a heart attack. Therefore, take Cardivas 6.25 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while using Cardivas 6.25 Tablet , please consult your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., SUN HOUSE, CTS No. 201 B/1, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063
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